High Stakes Diplomacy: Paving the Path to Peace in Ukraine

In a crucial bid to find a resolution to the ongoing conflict, negotiators from Moscow and Kyiv met in Abu Dhabi for a second day of US-facilitated talks. As Russian aggression intensifies against Ukraine's power infrastructure, hopes of peace remain tense amidst the war's persistent toll on civilians.

Present at the talks were US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law to former US President Donald Trump, along with NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western allies to counter Russia's invasion and called for firm security guarantees.

Despite diplomatic efforts, the war continues with significant civilian impacts. Human Rights Watch reported a sharp rise in civilian casualties, coinciding with Russia's broader strategy to weaken Ukrainian resolve by targeting essential power supplies.